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7.0 miles
Distance
707 ft
Climb
-691 ft
Descent
2,210 ft
High Point
16 ft
Altitude change
1,995 ft
Altitude min
2,030 ft
Altitude start
2,047 ft
Altitude end
-25.9%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Looking for a longer loop of bruce ridge? This loop will take you on some of the best trails Bruce Ridge has to offer.
Detailed Description
Bruce Ridge Showcase Loop is a 7 mile moderately popular easy route located near Canberra. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 45 trails. This route climbs 707 ft with a max elevation of 2,210 ft then descends -691 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Oct 10, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Avg time55 min 46 sec
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Altitude min1,995 ft
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Altitude start2,030 ft
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Altitude end2,047 ft
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Climb707 ft
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Descent-691 ft
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Grade max-25.9%
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Grade min25.6%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
11 Reviews & Comments
unclebullbar
Nice loop for early intermediates. Trail conditions were excellent considering recent rain.
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Trails in Route
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| 4,295 ft | |||||
| 3,343 ft | |||||
| 2,769 ft | |||||
| 1,850 ft | |||||
| 879 ft | |||||
| 1,972 ft | |||||
| 243 ft |
Details
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingGreen
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingModerate
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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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Hidey Ho @ Bruce Ridge, FULL TRAIL Detail vid
trail: Hidey Ho
5:07 | 702 | comments: 0 | favs:
Oct 26, 2022
mtb
Health Run @ Bruce Ridge, Full Trail Detail vid
trail: Heath Run
4:48 | 235 | comments: 0 | favs:
Jun 1, 2021
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